Metro Expresso Pizza Cafe, 417 E. Central Blvd., Orlando, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: METRO EXPRESSO PIZZA CAFE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 417 E. Central Blvd., Orlando, FL 32801
License #: 5809658
Total inspections: 23
Last inspection: 10/21/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • No Violations Were Observed
10/21/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Designated employee eating/drinking/smoking area located in a food preparation or other restricted area causing possible cross contamination. Observed employee eat lunch in prep area and store salad on slicer. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Pizza at front counter. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken above fries in reach in freezer. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed one server eat lunch and went to serve customers without washing hands, observed other server handle dirty dishes and went to grab plate with food for another customer without washing hands. Corrective action taken: advised owner and both servers washed hands **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler. In display cooler at front counter. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed servers are not food safety certified. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade guard soiled with old food debris. On prep table.
08/20/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Utensils in the container with the spatulas at the prep table area.
  • Basic - Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open cup of drink on the prep table at the cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Establishment licensed for 49 seats. There is 19 seats outside and 41 seats inside. PROVIDE employee a copy of the seat change form.
  • Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Re use of foil pans
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Cook with soiled towel hanging from apron **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pasta 45°(moved to freezer 43°). Tuna 45° ( moved to freezer 39°). **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Pasta reheated for service was 129°. (Corrected to 167°) **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Carton of raw shell eggs over the salami, cheese etc in the storage cooler in the rear. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin. Ice bin at the front counter / ice machine in the rear.
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Tuna in the cooler at the cool line made 5/18/14. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink at the cook line blocked with cart of foods. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Parm chicken in the cooler at the cook line made 5/17/14 per cook. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Water filter on the rear ice machine
5/19/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
1/22/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use spatula stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Warning**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler. Reach in cooler Across from grill **Warning**
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Reach In Cooler by grill, door tracks **Warning**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Throughout facility **Warning**
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage _ direct contact with food. Bulk Sugar container **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food. Pizza in display case using time , no written plan. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade soiled with old food debris. **Warning**
1/9/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Top of pizza oven **Warning**
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Warning**
  • Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of microwave. **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use spatula stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Warning**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler. Reach in cooler Across from grill **Warning**
  • Basic - Pizza peel stored on top of soiled oven between uses. **Warning**
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. Chicken thawing. Corrective Action Taken: item placed under running water. **Warning**
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Reach In Cooler by grill, door tracks **Warning**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Throughout facility **Warning**
  • High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. 1 can of olives dented. Item will be returned for credit to vendor **Warning**
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage _ direct contact with food. Bulk Sugar container **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Opened milk in Reach In Cooler **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Women's Bathroom **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food. Pizza in display case using time , no written plan. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade soiled with old food debris. **Warning**
11/6/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**
4/15/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking while working **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food debris residue on exterior of reach-in cooler and RIF. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil on floor. **Warning**
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Cup lids not inverted above coffee machine and portion cup on crash cart . **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in reach in cooler. Meatballs in front RIC uncovered **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Powder sugar **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Turkey 49 f. Since last evening **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cooked lasagna in drawers under grill. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. Turkey 49f. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cart in front of HWS. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than Bag of lids stored in sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. Front RIC temp between 46-48f **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Lasagna in ric **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade soiled with old food debris. **Warning**
2/12/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. At hand wash sink located in front preparation area. Operator provided sign. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. At ice machine located at back kitchen area.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. At front preparation area. **Repeat Violation**
  • Critical - Observed unwashed peppers stored with other ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler located at back kitchen area.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. At mop sink area.
12/5/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 02-22-1 Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Lasagne - prepared 3 days prior. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Violation: 13-03-1 Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Violation: 15-32-1 Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Back kitchen.
  • Violation: 26-02-1 Observed reuse of single-service articles. Plastic food containers with lipped rim - reused.
  • Violation: 36-11-1 Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Tiles missing from floor - under prep table.
  • Violation: 37-02-1 Observed hole in wall. By mop sink - between yellow painted wall and tiled wall of mop sink.
  • Violation: 37-13-1 Observed hole in ceiling. Kitchen ceiling tiles above 3 compartment sink and extraction hood. Repeat Violation.
  • Violation: 38-07-1 Lights shield broken and piece if shield missing - above reach in cooler.
  • Violation: 51-09-1 Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, fire safety, bathroom requirements or other related requirements. Approximately 70 seats counted. Repeat Violation.
6/20/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, fire safety, bathroom requirements or other related requirements. Approximately 70 seats counted. Repeat Violation.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Tiles missing from floor - under prep table.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Kitchen. Corrected On Site.
  • Lights shield broken and piece if shield missing - above reach in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head. Build up of grease on underside of mixer.
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated dust - front kitchen area.
  • Critical - Observed dead roaches on premises. Six dead roaches in cupboard under handsink; two dead roaches next to shelving; 1 dead roach on floor next to cooler. Corrected On Site. Dead roaches removed. This violation must be corrected by : 6-20-12.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed hole in ceiling. Kitchen ceiling tiles above 3 compartment sink and extraction hood. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed hole in wall. By mop sink - between yellow painted wall and tiled wall of mop sink.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Pizza prep cooler.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. Raw ground beef stored over container of pasta; raw chicken wings stored over cooked lasagne - reach in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Back kitchen.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Outside surface of reach in freezer; shelving of cupbord for paper bag storage - front counter [corrected on-site].
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles. Plastic food containers with lipped rim - reused.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Lasagne - prepared 3 days prior. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squueze bottle of water. Corrected On Site.
6/19/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Violation: 10-06-1 In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container - dry goods container - back kitchen.
  • Violation: 37-02-1 Observed hole in wall - near pizza ovens.
  • Violation: 37-13-1 Observed hole in ceiling - next to kiitchen hood extraction unit. Callback inspection: hole in ceiling near extraction unit - not repaired. Also observed ceiling tile not tightly fitted in back kitchen.
  • Critical - Violation: 41B-03-1 Observed unlabeled spray bottle - back kitchen Callback inspection: unlabelled spray bottle observed.
  • Violation: 51-09-1 Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, fire safety, bathroom requirements or other related requirements - licensed for 49 seats and 67 seats counted both inside and outside. Callback inspection: 69 seats counted.
  • Violation: 51-13-1 No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
4/17/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured - back kitchen. Repeat Violation.
  • Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, fire safety, bathroom requirements or other related requirements - licensed for 49 seats and 67 seats counted both inside and outside.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions back kitchen. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times - back kitchen - blocked by containers of dirty dishes.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container - dry goods containert - back kitchen.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. No employee training available for two kitchen chefs. This violation must be corrected by : 04-17-12.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils - on shelf above pizza prep table. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed establishment utilizing time as a public health control without having written procedures.
  • Critical - Observed food contaminated by unsanitized equipment - container of parmesan cheese stored inside container of mushrooms and in contact with mushrooms. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing - sponge stored behind faucet and lettuuce observed inside drain of sink.
  • Observed hole in ceiling - next to kiitchen hood extraction unit.
  • Observed hole in wall - near pizza ovens.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit - butter at 80F on kitchen prep table - less than 3 hours. As informed by chef, butter needs to be soft for use. Using time as a public health control recommended. Small amount of butter left - informed operator to discard after 4 hour limit.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination - food containers not stored inverted - front serving counter.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle - back kitchen
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked - pasta in reach in cooler at prep line. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name - containers of white powdered substance - Back kitchen under prep table; container of flour in front kitchen [corrected on-site]. Repeat Violation.
2/17/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner./ throughout restaurant
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers./ above pizza line
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit./ drink cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles./ and heads
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair./water damage outside restrooms
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable./ sandwich line in front of grill Repeat Violation.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor./ soda on floor Repeat Violation.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair./ sandwich line
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food./ chicken over fries Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked./ pasta and soup in kitchen refrigerator
  • Wall not smooth and easily cleanable./ shroud around sandwich line
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name./ sugar or salt under prep table
10/4/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. cook line Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. did not wash before applying gloves
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. male cook Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. marinara sauce being put into 5 gallon bucket. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. beverages on floor
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. boxes of food on floor in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. cutting board at cook line
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw chicken removed from original package stored over french fries in reach in freezer.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
6/3/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 04-01-1 Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. two cookline reach in cooler and drawer cooler.
  • Violation: 10-08-1 Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. drink ice bin.
  • Critical. Violation: 12B-07-1 Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. 2 on cookline.
  • Violation: 14-33-1 Observed equipment in poor repair lid to ice machine.
11/17/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food held using time as a public health control with no time marking. Food may not be served. pizzas at front display case.
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. deli meat roast beef.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. cooked pasta, sausage, tuna sal.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. drawer coolers under cookline.
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. cooling pasta in deep container with tight fitting lid.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. two cookline reach in cooler and drawer cooler.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. cooked pork and raw ground beef in pan. reach in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw chicken over pasta and pepperoni.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. using seasoning and touching pasta with bare hands.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. drink ice bin.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. in between glove changes.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. 2 on cookline.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. pizza chef and grill chef.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair lid to ice machine.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. seriously stained, grooved at cookline reach in cooler.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. soiled, stained nasty wet cloths on cutting oards at cookline, pizza prep and back prep kitchen.
  • Observed sponge used as a wiping cloth on a food-contact surface. at 3 comp sink.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of black soil in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer. meat crumbs other debris.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. knives in between pizza oven crevices.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. cookline hand sink.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. cookline handsink.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
11/9/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. items in cookline cooler make table. door open cooler recovered.
  • Critical. Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. bread on raw beef reach in freezer. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths. test kit present damaged by liquid.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. back kitchen. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. cookline.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of black soil in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer. meat and cheese crumbs.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. hood filters.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. knives and spatulas under hot hold unit.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. cleanser greaser stored with bread.
3/2/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 01B-24-1 Ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Food may not be served. roast beef 8/18 and deli meat 8/20.
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-36-1 Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. raw ground beef next to deli meat, sundried tomatoes. Repeat Violation.
  • Violation: 13-03-1 Observed employee with no hair restraint.
12/1/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Food may not be served. roast beef 8/18 and deli meat 8/20.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. lasagna,pasta, cooked sausage, meatballs. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. raw ground beef next to deli meat, sundried tomatoes. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. ice machine and ice bin.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. in between glove use, after sweeping floor.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical. Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. pizza prep table. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. pizza boxes.
  • Critical. Cold water shut off at employee handwash sink. cookline hand sink
  • Critical. Hot water shut off at employee hand wash sink. cookline hand sink.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. blocked by dirty dishes.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. womens restroom.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. cookkine hand sink.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. cookline hand sink
  • Ceiling tiles missing. cookline and kitchen area. Repeat Violation.
  • No plan review submitted and renovations in progress. new cookline with hood added kitchen. Person in charge was unsure if operator submitted plans regarding changes.
9/10/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 2/13/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 2/12/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 8/19/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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